For the second year in a row, the New England Patriots exit the playoffs early. How did the New York Jets upset the Super Bowl favorites? The triumph belonged in part to Jets’ coach Rex Ryan, who said of his showdown with Patriots coach Bill Belichick, “there’s no question, it’s personal.” The New York Times’ George Vescey says Ryan’s best decision in the Jets’ 28-21 victory was being prepared for a fake punt attempt by the Patriots. Ryan, for his part, was humble, crediting his players with the victory.
